The year was 2003. R. Kelly’s key was in the “Ignition”, Ginuwine was getting “In Those Jeans”, and Kelis was shaking that “Milkshake”. But a welcomed contrast to the often bawdy themes of R&B music was also on the scene.
Like a breath of fresh air, Kem blew up on the R&B charts with his debut album ‘Kemistry’ and its lead single “Love Calls”. His refreshing cool jazz sound was also a throwback of sorts and recalled the vocal stylings of Al Jarreau and Bobby McFerrin. ‘Kemistry’ would go on t...